Essexville-Hampton school chief takes self-recommended concessions

ESSEXVILLE — Essexville-Hampton Public Schools' Board of Education on Monday approved changes to Superintendent John Mertz's contract — recommended by the school chief himself — to save the district money.

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Superintendent John Mertz

Mertz's annual annuity of $5,200 is eliminated for the 2011-2012 school year and his wages will remain stagnant.